2000
#3,507
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,317
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.45
Uncommon Last name
Haddad
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,646 Americans carry the last name Haddad. That puts it at #2,959 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.98 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 25,118 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haddad surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Haddad with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
14K
1 in 25,118
Census rank
#2,959
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,900 bearers of the surname Haddad in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.98 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2959th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haddad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haddad
The surname HADDAD has its origins in the Arab world, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "haddad," which means "blacksmith" or "ironsmith." The name likely originated among Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa, where skilled metalworkers and artisans played a vital role in society.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname HADDAD can be found in the writings of renowned Arab historian and geographer Al-Muqaddasi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He documented the presence of skilled blacksmiths and metalworkers in various cities and regions across the Islamic world, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.
In the 11th century, the HADDAD surname appeared in the historical records of the Fatimid Caliphate, which ruled over parts of present-day Egypt, Tunisia, and Sicily. The name was particularly prevalent in Cairo, where a thriving metalworking industry existed, catering to the demands of the wealthy and powerful.
As the Islamic civilization expanded, the HADDAD name spread to other regions, including the Iberian Peninsula, where it was recorded during the era of Muslim rule in Spain and Portugal. This period, known as Al-Andalus, saw a flourishing of arts, sciences, and craftsmanship, with blacksmiths playing a crucial role in the production of weapons, tools, and architectural elements.
One notable figure bearing the HADDAD surname was Abu al-Qasim al-Haddad, a renowned 12th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Cordoba, Spain. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of the time.
Another prominent HADDAD was Ibn al-Haddad, a 13th-century Sufi scholar and poet from Morocco. His writings on Sufism and spirituality had a profound impact on the Islamic world, and his poetry is still celebrated today for its depth and beauty.
In the 15th century, the HADDAD name appeared in the records of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions such as Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. The name was often associated with skilled metalworkers and artisans who contributed to the construction and maintenance of buildings, machinery, and weapons for the Ottoman military and imperial court.
One noteworthy figure from this era was Ahmad al-Haddad, a 16th-century Syrian scholar and poet known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic literature. His poetic compositions were widely admired and studied, cementing his place in the literary tradition of the region.
As the centuries passed, the HADDAD name continued to be carried across various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in fields such as art, literature, religion, and commerce.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haddad
Among Census respondents with the surname Haddad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Haddad bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Haddad surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 10,800
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 539
- Two or more races2.6% · 311
- Black or African American1.1% · 125
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 113
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haddad
Haddad appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,318
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,804
+1,487 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 3.66
Rank movement Up 189 places
2020
#2,959
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,900
+1,096 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 3.98
Rank movement Up 359 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,507 | 9,317 | 3.45 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,318 | 10,804 | 3.66 | +1,487 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 189 places |
| 2020 | #2,959 | 11,900 | 3.98 | +1,096 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 359 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Haddad surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,318 | #2,959 | 10.8% |
| Count | 10,804 | 11,900 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 3.66 | 3.98 | 8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haddad bearers went from 10,804 to 11,900 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 359 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,318 to #2,959.
FAQ
Haddad surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haddad?
Name Census estimates that about 13,646 living Americans carry the surname Haddad. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 25,118 residents.
How common is Haddad?
Haddad ranks #2,959 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.98 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,900 people with the surname Haddad. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,646), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.98 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.98 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Haddad.
Has Haddad become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haddad went from 10,804 recorded bearers to 11,900. That is an increase of 1,096 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,318 to #2,959.
What does the Census say about the background of Haddad?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haddad, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Haddad in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (10,800 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haddad appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Haddad (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Haddad mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "blacksmith" or "metalworker." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Haddad (3.98 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Haddad?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.